Grace Byron Gambrell
Garden City
Summary
Compassionate, experienced registered nurse with background in emergency, education, and leadership. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong problem-solving and communication abilities with a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Senior and Interim RN Unit Manager
Idaho State Veteran's Home
08.2024 - Current
ED RN with cross-training for In-patient Oncology
St. Luke's
01.2023 - 04.2024
Nursing Faculty, LPN/RN Students
Carrington College
01.2022 - 12.2022
Wellness RN
Full Circle Health (formerly Family Med Residency of Idaho)
01.2021 - 12.2022
Lead Nurse, RN/Triage RN/Voluntary ED Staff Surge Team in COVID Shortages
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group, Overland Family Medicine
01.2021 - 12.2021
Case Management RN, Temporary Contract (extended x2)
Blue Cross of Idaho Care Management / Green Key Resources
01.2020 - 12.2021
Behavioral Health RN
Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Infusion RN
Option Care
01.2019 - 12.2019
Ambulatory Clinic Support RN
Saint Luke's Health Systems
01.2017 - 12.2019
Intake RN for New Americans
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
01.2016 - 12.2017
Trauma RN, Case Management RN
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.1997 - 12.2017
- Provided 14 years as an essential RN in a Level II Trauma unit and 10 simultaneous years in CM/ UR, ultrasound-guided IV Team
Ambulatory RN
Boise Surgical Group
01.2000 - 12.2001
Education
BS - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Boise State University
Boise, IDBurn Care RN Training
University of Utah
Medical Anthropology, Socioeconomic Theories on Why We Exploit One Another
Boise State University
Skills
- ED Case Management x 10 yrs
- Unit and Clinic RN Lead / Manager
- In-person and Telephonic Triage
- Utilization Review
- Care Manager in Healthcare Operations / Clinical Programs
- Long-Term Care
- Urgent Coordination for Monkeypox Outbreak in Southern Idaho
- Faculty for LPN & RN Students
- 14 Years as Trauma RN in ED for all age groups
- BLS: Current; Multiple TNCC, ENPC, ACLS, PALS & Burn Care Certifications
- Surgery Scheduling
- Prior Authorization
- Performance Improvement
- Work Comp
- FMLA
- Employee Health
- Managed Care
- Precepting & Teaching Experience (employees and students)
- Extensive Immunization & Admin experience, including in specialized populations
- US Government Data System access & communication with Central District Health Dept on Communicable Diseases / Public Health Concerns
- Manager-Appointed Leader for Electronic Medical Record Launch & Updates
- Multiple Recommendations from Providers, Supervisors, & Co-workers in each RN role, throughout Career
- Recipients routinely satisfied with and grateful for the care they received
Volunteer Experience
- United States Navy Ship Multi-Country Medical Mission / World Hope International Volunteer, 10/01/18
- Haiti Disaster Relief / Medical Outreach Projects: Open Hands & University of Florida / Project Medishare, Bernard Mevs Hospital Volunteer - ED/ Peds/ PICU, Port Au Prince, Haiti, coordinating air-transport of critical patients to USNS
- Saint Damien's Pediatric Hospital / Saint Luke's Adult Hospital / Sister Philomena's Rehydration Clinic, Cholera Outbreak, Tabarre, Haiti
- Seven Arrows Powwow Volunteer at BSU, 01/01/24
- Idaho Rivers United - Boise River Clean-Up
- In-person Support of Children, Adolescents in Romania
- Books for Africa Fundraising Coordinator
- Community Christmas Adopt-a-Family Coordinator
- Project Haiti Clothing Drive Coordinator
- Local & National Habitat For Humanity Volunteer
- Max-Giving Community Holiday Meal & Clothing Donation Volunteer
- Community Unbound Project Volunteer for Boise's International Community: BSU and Tidwell Services Partnerships
- Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer with Central District Health Department; Grey Shirts
- Congregation Ahaveth Beth Israel/ Vineyard Christian Fellowship/ City Lights/ Boise Rescue Mission, Nursery & Childcare, Childhood, Teen, Adult Education & Presentations, Music Team, Specialty Events, Coordinating, & Fundraising Committee, Community Action Planner & Volunteer, Ecumenical Kitchen, Celebrate Recovery
References
Available Upon Request
Degree
BSN, RN
Ongoing Education
- Train the Trainer: helping prevent suicide among First Responders
- Motivational Interviewing, BC of ID
- Oncology Nursing Society Modules, St. Luke's
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, St. Luke's
- Burn Care RN Training, University of Utah
- Mass Casualty / Disaster Training, Red Cross, Boise, ID
- TNCC, ENPC, Apex Innovations Stroke & Cardiac Modules / EKG Interpretations, Level I & II, St. Alphonsus - ER Preparedness Class, Time Sensitive Emergencies
- Relationship Centered Care, Leadership Training
- Medical Anthropology, Socioeconomic Theories on Why We Exploit One Another, BSU
Timeline
RN Senior and Interim RN Unit Manager
Idaho State Veteran's Home
08.2024 - Current
ED RN with cross-training for In-patient Oncology
St. Luke's
01.2023 - 04.2024
Nursing Faculty, LPN/RN Students
Carrington College
01.2022 - 12.2022
Wellness RN
Full Circle Health (formerly Family Med Residency of Idaho)
01.2021 - 12.2022
Lead Nurse, RN/Triage RN/Voluntary ED Staff Surge Team in COVID Shortages
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group, Overland Family Medicine
01.2021 - 12.2021
Case Management RN, Temporary Contract (extended x2)
Blue Cross of Idaho Care Management / Green Key Resources
01.2020 - 12.2021
Behavioral Health RN
Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Infusion RN
Option Care
01.2019 - 12.2019
Ambulatory Clinic Support RN
Saint Luke's Health Systems
01.2017 - 12.2019
Intake RN for New Americans
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
01.2016 - 12.2017
Ambulatory RN
Boise Surgical Group
01.2000 - 12.2001
Trauma RN, Case Management RN
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.1997 - 12.2017
BS - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Boise State University
Burn Care RN Training
University of Utah
Medical Anthropology, Socioeconomic Theories on Why We Exploit One Another
Boise State University